Film and TV star Kaya Scodelario was born in Haywards Heath in 1992. She got her big break in 2007 in the first series of Skins as Effy Stonem. Her filmography includes: The King's Daughter, The Maze Runner and Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge.Film and TV star Kaya Scodelario was born in Haywards Heath in 1992. She got her big break in 2007 in the first series of Skins as Effy Stonem. Her filmography includes: The King's Daughter, The Maze Runner and Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge.
Film and TV star Kaya Scodelario was born in Haywards Heath in 1992. She got her big break in 2007 in the first series of Skins as Effy Stonem. Her filmography includes: The King's Daughter, The Maze Runner and Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge.

In pictures: 10 famous people who have lived in or were born in the Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead areas

By Lawrence Smith
Published 5th Jan 2023, 13:14 BST
Mid Sussex has a host of famous people who are connected to the district.

We’ve picked 10 notable individuals, hometown heroes and celebrities who are linked with the area and who may spark an interest.

See how many of these famous people you knew were born, lived or worked in the towns of Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks and East Grinstead.

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Harlequins rugby player Ross Chisholm was born on October 19, 1990, in Cuckfield. He lives just outside Horsham and started his rugby career as a Mini and Junior at Haywards Heath and became the Joint Lead Coach of their 1st XV.

9. Ross Chisholm

Harlequins rugby player Ross Chisholm was born on October 19, 1990, in Cuckfield. He lives just outside Horsham and started his rugby career as a Mini and Junior at Haywards Heath and became the Joint Lead Coach of their 1st XV. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

Private Eye editor and broadcaster Ian Hislop was a student at Ardingly College from 1968 to 1977.

10. Ian Hislop

Private Eye editor and broadcaster Ian Hislop was a student at Ardingly College from 1968 to 1977. Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images

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